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June 4th. – Joliet, 1895. My Dear Sam’l – Your letter from Denver was rec’d some days since – I rejoiced that your journey had been a comparatively safe one thus far. And if I can hear that you now arrive safely at Salt Lake I shall feel truly thankful – Everyone from Omaha & West concern in saying that there is no safety without a a strong Military. I trust you will not go out this Season as you did last – Indeed assure me that you have a force to protect you. I know that our Father in Heaven guards you ever & yet human means are necessary to fulfill all his designs. May the blessing of our beloved Bishop ever follow you for safety and a joyous return – The druth continues unabated – Indeed it seems that everything must [?] to such heat – our Strawberries are wilting away without maturing – The corn however still grows finely – In time refreshing showers may arise and dispel our every fear. I rec’d a long letter from Mrs [?]. She finds the settlement of the Estate a harassing affair, otherwise as usual – she write that Mr Oglivie is dead also Mr [?] – I was in Chicago with the girls upon Wednes. last - [Last crossed out] saw Mrs Scott [?] and [then?]

June 4th. – Joliet, 1895. My Dear Sam’l – Your letter from Denver was rec’d some days since – I rejoiced that your journey had been a comparatively safe one thus far. And if I can hear that you now arrive safely at Salt Lake I shall feel truly thankful – Everyone from Omaha & West concern in saying that there is no safety without a a strong Military. I trust you will not go out this Season as you did last – Indeed assure me that you have a force to protect you. I know that our Father in Heaven guards you ever & yet human means are necessary to fulfill all his designs. May the blessing of our beloved Bishop ever follow you for safety and a joyous return – The druth continues unabated – Indeed it seems that everything must [?] to such heat – our Strawberries are wilting away without maturing – The corn however still grows finely – In time refreshing showers may arise and dispel our every fear. I rec’d a long letter from Mrs [?]. She finds the settlement of the Estate a harassing affair, otherwise as usual – she write that Mr Oglivie is dead also Mr [?] – I was in Chicago with the girls upon Wednes. last - [Last crossed out] saw Mrs Scott [?] and [then?]